ABSTRACT

We tackle the problem of evaluating the impact of different operation policies on the performance of a microtransit service. This study is the first empirical application using the stable matching modelling framework to evaluate different operation cost allocation and pricing mechanisms on microtransit service. We extend the deterministic stable matching model to a stochastic reliability-based one to consider user’s heterogeneous perceptions of utility on the service routes. The proposed model is applied to the evaluation of Kussbus microtransit service in Luxembourg. We found that the current Kussbus operation is not a stable outcome. By reducing their route operating costs of 50%, it is expected to increase the ridership of 10%. If Kussbus can reduce in-vehicle travel time on their own by 20%, they can significantly increase profit several folds from the baseline.

摘要

我们解决了评估不同运营政策对微运输服务性能的影响的问题。这项研究是使用稳定匹配建模框架评估微交通服务的不同运营成本分配和定价机制的第一个经验应用。我们将确定性稳定匹配模型扩展到基于随机可靠性的模型，以考虑用户对服务路线上效用的异类感知。所提出的模型应用于卢森堡的Kussbus轻轨服务评估。我们发现，当前的Kussbus运作并不稳定。通过将其航线运营成本降低50％，可以将乘车率提高10％。如果Kussbus可以自己减少车载旅行时间20％，